'''Lansing''' is the capital city in [[United States (Sunshine Review)|U.S.]] state of [[Michigan]]. In 2010, its population was 114,297, making it the fifth-largest city in Michigan.<ref>[http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/2010_census/cb11-cn106.html ''U.S. Census Bureau'' "Michigan's 2010 Census Population Totals," Accessed October 30, 2011]</ref>

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'''Lansing''' is the capital city in [[United States (Sunshine Review)|U.S.]] state of [[Michigan]]. In 2010, its population was 114,297, making it the fifth-largest city in Michigan.<ref>[http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/2010_census/cb11-cn106.html ''U.S. Census Bureau'' "Michigan's 2010 Census Population Totals," accessed October 30, 2011]</ref>

==Website evaluation==

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===Pensions===

===Pensions===

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|+Lansing's Retirement Obligations as of December 31, 2009<ref>[http://www.lansingmi.gov/Lansing/UserGuideFinalSept2011.pdf ''Official website'' "Citizens' Guide to City Finances," accessed October 30, 2011]</ref>

The income tax rate is 1.0% for individual residents and corporations, and 0.5% for non-resident individuals.<ref name="inc"/>

The income tax rate is 1.0% for individual residents and corporations, and 0.5% for non-resident individuals.<ref name="inc"/>

====Proposed tax increase====

====Proposed tax increase====

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A 4-mill property tax increase is on the November 8, 2011, ballot.<ref>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20111025/OPINION02/110250306/Pass-millage-protect-city-s-future?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7COpinions%7Cp ''Lansing State Journal'' "Pass millage to protect city's future," Accessed October 30, 2011]</ref> According to the budget, if voters pass this tax increase, it will bring in an additional $8.5 million to help bolster police, fire, and public services.<ref name="budg"/>

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A 4-mill property tax increase is on the November 8, 2011, ballot.<ref>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20111025/OPINION02/110250306/Pass-millage-protect-city-s-future?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7COpinions%7Cp ''Lansing State Journal'' "Pass millage to protect city's future," accessed October 30, 2011]</ref> According to the budget, if voters pass this tax increase, it will bring in an additional $8.5 million to help bolster police, fire, and public services.<ref name="budg"/>

===Austerity measures===

===Austerity measures===

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==Public employees==

==Public employees==

===Elected officials===

===Elected officials===

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The city council is made up of eight members, four of whom are up for election on odd years, on a rotating basis.<ref>[http://www.lansingmi.gov/council/index.jsp ''Official website'' "City Council," Accessed October 30, 2011]</ref>

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The city council is made up of eight members, four of whom are up for election on odd years, on a rotating basis.<ref>[http://www.lansingmi.gov/council/index.jsp ''Official website'' "City Council," accessed October 30, 2011]</ref>

Taxes

The income tax rate is 1.0% for individual residents and corporations, and 0.5% for non-resident individuals.[7]

Proposed tax increase

A 4-mill property tax increase is on the November 8, 2011, ballot.[15] According to the budget, if voters pass this tax increase, it will bring in an additional $8.5 million to help bolster police, fire, and public services.[13]

Austerity measures

To address a $20 million shortfall, the proposed 2011-12 budget would cut up to 130 of Lansing's 1,041 jobs.[13] New and increased fees to bring in an additional $930,000 are also proposed.[13]

Public employees

Elected officials

The city council is made up of eight members, four of whom are up for election on odd years, on a rotating basis.[16]

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